Body versus Ranking - Katie Boulter's Melbourne Grand Slam Dilemma

Britain's Katie Boulter admits she feels she has to "choose between my physical health and my ranking" as the race carries on for a position in next January's Australian Open main event.

While the regular WTA Tour season is completed, there are still standing points to be gained in Latin American countries, regional locations, multiple sites and France.

The female participant roster for the initial Grand Slam of the forthcoming season will be based on the world rankings of 8 December, which could cause a challenging situation for competitors near the qualification line.

Physical Setbacks

Previous British number one Boulter experienced an abductor in her final event of the year in Asian venues last timeframe, and is now considering whether to play in the WTA 125 secondary tournament in European venues, the European nation, in the initial week of December.

Boulter's current physical issue, and the situation she would need to secure at least several wins in Angers to improve her ranking, means she may likely eventually not playing.

Contrasting Methods

In contrast, male players are not facing the equivalent dilemma, as for the premier occasion the male Australian Open competitor lineup will be established from this week's positions, which is the ATP's formal year-end position determination.

The modification is aimed at preventing competitors from chasing standing points during what is fundamentally the off-season.

Coaching Changes

This period has been a difficult one for Boulter.

She secured just 14 elite primary competition matches and lately split with instructor Biljana Veselinovic after a extended partnership in which she won multiple WTA titles.

"Biljana is an exceptional coach, and an extremely quality person as well, which makes things extremely hard," Boulter commented.

The search for a new trainer is well under way, searching for someone who has elite expertise as Boulter continues to think she can be a top-20 competitor.

Career Objectives

"Going forward with a new coach, one thing I'm completely sure on is that they are going to be someone who has considerable knowledge in how to succeed to the very top level of this profession," she said.

"I've been placed as advanced as twenty-three and I am confident I can get back to that level. I don't believe my level has gone anywhere, I think the steadiness needs to enhance.

"My aim is not merely to be placed fifty, forty, thirty, 20 - we've achieved that. The goal is to be inside the top twenty."